2 Corinthians Flashcards
Scholars think Paul’s arguments in 2 Corinthians won against the apostles because
Corinthians preserved and copied Paul’s letters
Scholars noticed abrupt changes in tone in 2 Corinthians mean
Paul was often interrupted by new reports from Corinth and the letter was actually a compilation of several letters
Historical context of 2 Corinthians
Paul had a painful visit because something intended to hurt/humiliate him, his opponents were nicknamed “super-apostles”, He probably wrote 4+ letters to Corinthians
Basis for Paul’s apostleship
Paul met the resurrected Lord Jesus in a vision
2 Corinthians
Paul devoted the bulk of this letter to discussing the character and content of his ministry, received news from Titus that the Corinthian church had repented of grieving Paul, his relationship with the church was troubled and on the rocks
Paul interprets the fund-raising he takes in Corinth as a symbol of
balance between poor and rich believers, unity among Jews and Gentiles, imitation of Christ who gave himself for us
In 2 Corinthians, Paul is driven to boasting by
super-apostles who tout their own credentials and achievements
Paul’s qualification for apostleship
witness to the risen Lord, a spokesperson for an authoritative tradition, one who establishes churches
In between the writings of 1 & 2 Corinthians, Paul
visited Corinthians where he was hurt and humiliated, wrote a letter challenging church’s obedience, received news from Titus that the Corinthian church had repented of grieving Paul
Paul argues we should boast in
our weakness, the Lord’s power is best shown in weakness
significance Jerusalem Relief Fund
“remember the poor”, James, Peter and John agreed that Paul and Barnabus should go to the Gentiles for a collection for “God’s people”; Gentiles were instructed to set aside money
Duetero-economy
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Litmus test of faith
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tzedakha
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Confession of faith
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